Acrylic Illustration for Products
A course by Ana BloomsDesigner and Illustrator
A course by Ana Blooms, Designer and Illustrator
Learn to bring color and creativity to everyday objects by decorating them with acrylic paint
Want to transform everyday objects into vibrant works of art? Grab a brush and some acrylics and learn to brighten up the world around you alongside Ana Blooms, illustrator and textile designer specialized in creating colorful, one-of-a-kind patterns and prints.
In her second course, she teaches you how to develop your own design concept and style to apply on hard surfaces of your choice using acrylic paints. If you'd like to take pattern design a step further and turn it into your own business, Ana shows you how in her first course: Personal Brand Creation Based on Your Patterns.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 19 downloads
What is surface design?
9 minutes, 44 seconds
The materials
6 minutes, 42 seconds
Basic knowledge of acrylic painting
14 minutes, 46 seconds
Mood board and concept creation
7 minutes, 53 seconds
Color palette and proportion
10 minutes, 28 seconds
Abstraction and creation of form: sketches to release the hand 1
13 minutes, 58 seconds
What's included in this course?
Ana Blooms opens the course by telling you a bit about herself, her professional experience in surface design, and her biggest influences.
She continues by introducing you to the wonderful world of surface design and explains how acrylic paint has become one of the cornerstones of this art form. Discover the different kinds of acrylic paints and brushes available and which objects have the best surfaces to work on.
Next, create a mood board to define the concept of your project. Once you have a solid idea, dive into color theory and choose a color palette that matches your concept.
Wrap up the course by painting your designs onto two separate objects: one wooden and one ceramic. After you've finished, Ana gives you some tips on how to preserve your pieces and keep them bright for years to come.
What is this course's project?
Decorate two hard-surfaced objects, like wood or ceramics, using acrylic paints.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with a passion for painting and illustration and anybody who wants to give everyday objects a second life.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you just need to know how to draw and paint.
In terms of materials, you need acrylic paints, opaline paper, paintbrushes, water, colored pencils, an artist's palette, 400-grit wet/dry sandpaper, and two blank objects to paint.
Reviews
- 2 months ago
un curso muy bonito y con una energía que entusiasma.
- 3 months ago
I absolutely loved this course! Ana explains everything in a clear, easy-to-follow way, so it was fun to learn without feeling overwhelmed. I love her vibrant artistic style, and I had a great time following along. Would definitely recommend this course!
- lorenag72PLUS5 months ago
Me gustó mucho el curso. La profe es excelente, domina el tema, nos enseñó cómo hacer el mood board, extraer la paleta de colores, y con esa inspiración hacer el boceto, y la técnica para transferirlo a la pieza y darle el acabado final. Realmente era lo que esperaba. Me encantó. Muchas gracias.
- 6 months ago
Me encanta el curso, la forma de explicar, de compartir la información, el análisis preliminar y la exposición de conceptos clave, su personalidad es muy linda!
- 6 months ago
Este curso es bellísimo, Ana explica todo de una manera súper casual, amable y llena de conocimiento. Me encanto, aprendí muchísimo y me motivo aun mas a seguir pintando y creando. Mil gracias!
Adding a touch of color and joy to commonplace objects with illustration is what motivated her to create her own brand, Ana Blooms Design House, where she decorates everything from jackets to aprons with her pattern designs.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
Surface design
- What is surface design?
- The materials
- Basic knowledge of acrylic painting
- U3
Build your design process
- Mood board and concept creation
- Color palette and proportion
- Abstraction and creation of form: sketches to release the hand 1
- Abstraction and creation of form: sketches to release the hand 2
- U4
Fill the objects with life!
- Create the final design
- How to apply on wood 1
- How to apply on wood 2
- How to apply on ceramic
- Final finishes
- Completion Tips
- FP
Final project
- Acrylic Illustration for Products
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to create original illustrations and apply them to textiles, wood, ceramics, and other items, exploring techniques like watercolor, acrylic, collage, moodboard composition, and illustrated packaging design.
Yes, the course is designed for students with basic illustration skills who want to deepen their techniques applied to textiles and rigid objects.
Basic illustration or drawing knowledge is recommended but advanced experience isn’t required. The course covers techniques from concept development through application on various surfaces.
You’ll need acrylic paints, a variety of brushes, tracing paper, tissue paper, fabrics, wood, ceramics, acrylic markers, and basic brush-cleaning tools.
You’ll learn to create watercolor illustrations or digitize them, transfer designs, and apply them to textiles through printing, direct painting, or stamping techniques.
Yes, the course covers surface preparation, design transfer, acrylic painting application, brush techniques, sealing, and professional finishing on wood and ceramics.
You’ll explore floral, geometric, and botanical styles, focusing on abstracting shapes, combining vibrant colors, textures, and creating unique compositions.